The newly appointed executive chef “Mr.Nandakumar Gopi” got opportunity to cook for Mr. Narendra Modi.

(TRAVPR.COM) INDIA - September 1st, 2014 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Hyatt Regency Kathmandu welcomes a new Executive Chef, Mr Nandakumar Gopi, who took charge as Executive Chef on 15 July 2014. As soon as he joined the hotel he had the opportunity to cook for Mr Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, during his recent visit to Nepal. For Chef Gopi, food is an enjoyable experience that brings friends and family together. With thirteen years of dynamic culinary experience, Chef Gopi has worked in numerous celebrated and world–renowned kitchens such as The Taj Group of hotels and the Heritage Park Hotel Honiara, Solomon Islands, Australia. Chef Gopi began his culinary career working as a Commis Chef at Taj President, Mumbai, learning the essentials of busy kitchens. He then worked his way up to Demi Chef De Partie at Taj Blue Diamond in Pune.

After several prestigious stops, the most significant stint in his career was as Executive Chef at Heritage Park Hotel Honiara, Solomon Islands, Australia; where he honed his craft and earned a reputation for refined Italian, Oriental and South Indian food. He served as the Executive Sous Chef at Hyatt Regency Chennai before joining Hyatt Regency Kathmandu. He is excited to establish new roots and expand his global epicurean repertoire, and explore yet another picturesque setting.
 
He has spent his distinguished career building up his reputation and expanding his knowledge in a wide range of cuisines and techniques, mainly utilising fresh and local ingredients. He attempts to share his unique tastes and style by creating scrumptious cuisine for his guests.

Chef Gopi has had the honour of cooking for celebrities like former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam, Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Ratan Tata, the Ambani Brothers, and the Godrej and Bajaj families. In a programme organised by the Australian Trade Commission at Hyatt Regency Chennai, he had a friendly one-on-one cook-off - which was judged by the Honorary Australian Consulate General - with Chef Gary Mehigan, best known for his role as a judge in Master Chef Australia.

He is a graduate of Indira Gandhi National Open University, having earned a degree in B.B.A (H.R) before enrolling at the Asan Memorial Institute of Hotel Management, where he obtained a diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology.

About Hyatt Regency Kathmandu

Hyatt Regency Kathmandu’s 280 rooms and suites enjoy views of either the Boudhanath Stupa or the hotel’s gardens and the surrounding mountain ranges. All rooms are well equipped and spacious, with a private bathroom, a walk-in shower, an in-room safe and a mini-bar. Guests in Regency Club rooms and suites enjoy additional privileges and facilities, such as access to the spa, a dedicated concierge and evening cocktails and canapés. Four exciting restaurants and bars at the hotel also ensure the perfect dining experience with an array of cuisine options. The hotel offers over 938 sq m (10,100 sq ft) of impressive meeting space providing unparalleled business services to meet everyone’s needs. The hotel’s fitness centre, Club Oasis, features a well-equipped fitness centre, a health and beauty spa, outdoor swimming pools, a whirlpool, tennis courts and a 1.6 km (0.9 miles) jogging track. For more information please visit www.kathmandu.regency.hyatt.com.

Contact Us:
Annal Kumar
Pradhan Public Relations Executive
Hyatt Regency Kathmandu
PO Box 9609, Taragaon, Boudha
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: (977-1) 449 1234, Ext: 5360
Mobile: 977-9841470894
Fax: +977 1 449 0033
Email: annal.pradhan@hyatt.com
Website: http://kathmandu.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html

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